Comments on: Blocked? Don’t Be Afraid!

by: Thomas Stephan

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:01:55 +0000

It’s true that we can be blocked in one narrow field and open in others. Think about stuffed up noses…most often only one side’s stuffed. If you stop breathing altogether…well let’s just say I don’t recommend it!

by: Heather

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:06:50 +0000

I always use the cleaning method too! My desk becomes a warzone in a very short period of time and when I need to clear my head clearing my desk is effective.

So if my creative juices aren’t flowing because of what’s on my desk, does that in turn mean the inside of my brain looks like the mess on my desk?

Now I am scared!

by: Colby

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:52:41 +0000

It seems like I get blocked more often when I’m trying too hard to get work done. Taking a walk, going for a run, working out at the gym are usually where I come up with some of my best ideas.

Also, make sure you have a notepad or something else to record those ideas…I always have my iphone and just create a new note.

by: Joanna Young

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:37:22 +0000

Hi Thomas

I realised yesterday I can be blocked and unblocked at the same time. I was thrashing around for hours trying to work on a piece I was writing for someone else - whereas material I was doing for myself, or folk I already know well, was jumping up and popping out all over the place.

What I was struggling for was the hook, the entry point, the way in… which took several walks, half a pad of torn up paper, a determination to finish by midnight, and half a bottle of red wine. One or other of them did the trick, and I feel so much better today!

Joanna